gesticulate vs salute

gesticulate is not a noun while salute is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gesticulate	No	No	Yes	No
salute	Yes	No	Yes	No

gesticulate (noun)	salute (noun)
	an act of honor or courteous recognition
	a formal military gesture of respect
	an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

gesticulate (verb)	salute (verb)
show, express or direct through movement	greet in a friendly way
	recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
	honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
	express commendation of
	propose a toast to
	become noticeable